Today
WORLD SERIES HOLD ’EM FOR HABITAT: Poker tournament, followed by a closed winners’ tournament Sept. 25; proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity; $5; 6:30 p.m., 5 p.m. sign-ups; Jake’s Diner, 2210 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-419-6021.
TUESDAY
“LESS IS MORE — GETTING DOWN TO ONE CAN OF GARBAGE A YEAR" DISCUSSION: A presentation about how to make choices for sustainable living, from material waste output to reduced water and energy consumption; $5 suggested donation; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; The Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 541-385-6908.
GEORGE WINSTON: CANCELED; $29 plus fees; 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
HISTORY PUB: Dave Berman talks about “Ropin’ and Ridin’ around Oregon: A Lifetime of Horses, Rodeos and Colorful Characters"; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
WEDNESDAY
“IT’S IN THE BAG" LECTURE SERIES: Robert Liberty presents the lecture “Creating Sustainable Cities in Oregon and the World"; free; noon-1 p.m.; OSU-Cascades Campus, Cascades Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-322-3100, info@osucasades.edu or www.osucascades.edu/lunchtime-lectures.
BEND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 3-7 p.m.; Brooks Alley, between Northwest Franklin Avenue and Northwest Brooks Street; 541-408-4998, bendfarmersmarket@gmail.com or www.bendfarmersmarket.com.
FURBALL: Themed “Tux & Tails," with food, music, dancing a silent auction and a raffle; registration requested; proceeds benefit Bend Spay & Neuter Project; $30; 6-9 p.m.; Century Center, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-617-1010 or www.bendsnip.org.
SOCRATES CAFE: A philosophical sharing session and discussion of contributing to an evolving society; free; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-749-2010.
THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: Read and discuss “Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom; free; 6:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St.; 541-312-1074 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
ROSE’S PAWN SHOP: The Los Angeles-based bluegrass band performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
“WRONG WINDOW": Cascades Theatrical Company presents the comedy about a couple who think they have witnessed a murder through a window; $24, $18 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
THURSDAY
TUMALO FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 3-6 p.m.; Tumalo Garden Market, off of U.S. Highway 20 and Cook Avenue; 541-728-0088, earthsart@gmail.com or http://tumalogardenmarket.com.
“HOW DID WE GET HERE?" LECTURE SERIES: Featuring a presentation on “What Makes us Human?"; $10, $8 Sunriver Nature Center members, $3 students, $50 for series; 6:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-593-4394.
“WRONG WINDOW": Cascades Theatrical Company presents the comedy about a couple who think they have witnessed a murder through a window; $24, $18 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
PIANO QUARTET: Free; Win Seley, Maureen Fagan, Jean Edwards and Sally Burger perform light classical and popular piano music; St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 807 E. First St., Prineville; 541-447-7085.
COMMUNIST DAUGHTER: The indie-folk band performs, with Terrible Buttons; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation.com/venue/thehornedhand.
“LINE OF SIGHT": A screening of the cycling film; proceeds benefit the Bicycle Messenger Emergency Relief Fund, Commute Options, Safe Routes to Schools and Central Oregon Trail Alliance; $5; 9 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
FRIDAY
YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: Proceeds benefit the center’s programs; free admission; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Center for Compassionate Living, 828 N.W. Hill St., Bend; 541-350-2392 or www.compassionatecenter.org.
TEEN CHALLENGE GOLF TOURNAMENT: Four-man scramble golf tournament; proceeds benefit Central Oregon Teen Challenge; $125; 10:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. registration; Meadows Golf Course, 1 Center Drive, Sunriver; 541-678-5272, kim.vanantwerp@teenchallengepnw.com or http://teenchallengepnw.com.
BEND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 2-6 p.m.; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; 541-408-4998, bendfarmersmarket@gmail.com or www.bendfarmersmarket.com.
COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL: A celebration of fall featuring hay rides, a pumpkin patch, face painting, a treasure hunt and more; hosted by Mission Church; free; 5-9 p.m.; Taylor Ranch, 22465 McArdle Rd., Bend; 541-306-6209 or www.mymissionchurch.org.
YARN TASTING: Knit or crochet while listening to live music, with a yarn trunk show; hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided; free; 5-8 p.m.; The Stitchin’ Post, 311 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; 541-549-6061.
A CELEBRATION OF FRIENDSHIP AND COMEDY: Perform and listen to stand-up comedy, food and drinks provided; proceeds benefit Innovation Theatre Works; registration requested; $20 suggested donation; 6-10 p.m.; Innovation Theatre Works, 1155 S.W. Division St., Bend; 541-312-3098, pdelruth@gmail.com or www.innovationtw.org.
CRAZY EIGHTS AUTHOR TOUR: Eight Oregon authors will speak, for five minutes each, about their life and works; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.
GIRLS NIGHT OUT: Night of pampering includes massage, beauty consultations, food, a silent auction and more; registration recommended; proceeds benefit Healthy Beginnings; $40 in advance, $50 at the door; 7-10 p.m.; Carrera Motors, 1045 S.E. Third St., Bend; 541-383-6357 or www.myhb.org.
TODD AGNEW: The Christian rock artist performs, with Jason Gray; $32 plus fees in advance; 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.; The Sound Garden, 1279 N.E. Second St., Bend; 541-633-6804 or www.thesoundgardenstudio.com.
“WRONG WINDOW": Cascades Theatrical Company presents the comedy about a couple who think they have witnessed a murder through a window; $24, $18 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
THE GLAZZIES: The alternative rock band performs; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation.com/venue/thehornedhand.
KLOVER JANE: The rock band performs, with Kleverkill; $5; 8:30 p.m.; Liquid Lounge, 70 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; 541-389-6999.
ELEVEN EYES: The Eugene-based funk and jazz band performs; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Astro Lounge, 939 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-388-0116 or www.astroloungebend.com.
NATHANIEL TALBOT: The Washington-based indie guitarist and vocalist performs, with Anna Tivel; $5; Doors open at 6 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-215-0516, derek@volcanictheatrepub.com or www.actorsrealm.com.
SATURDAY
PRINEVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Free; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Prineville City Plaza, 387 N.E. Third St.; 503-739-0643 or prinevillefarmersmarket@gmail.com.
“BUTTERFLIES AND HUMMINGBIRDS" EXHIBIT OPENS: New exhibit explores the world of butterflies and hummingbirds; exhibit runs through April 7; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
FRIENDS OF THE FOREST: Half-day volunteer conservation projects along Whychus Creek; projects include planting, scattering seeds, mulching and more; free; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Creekside Park, U.S. Highway 20 and Jefferson Avenue, Sisters; 541-549-0253 or www.nationalforests.org/volunteer.
YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: Proceeds benefit the center’s programs; free admission; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Center for Compassionate Living, 828 N.W. Hill St., Bend; 541-350-2392 or www.compassionatecenter.org.
PASSPORT TO THE ARTS: Take a “passport" and tour downtown art sculptures; with live music and vendors; passports benefit public art purchases; $25 for passport; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Centennial Park, Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; 541-923-7763 or jaclyn.abslag@ci.redmond.or.us.
HARVEST FESTIVAL: Featuring an apple cider press, Dutch oven cooking, wagon rides and vegetable harvesting; $2, $10 families; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
SISTERS FRESH HOP FESTIVAL: The second annual festival featuring the best fresh hop brews in the west; live music and beer tasting; free admission, $5 pint glass, $1 per 4 oz. taste; noon-9 p.m.; Village Green Park, 335 S. Elm St.; 541-549-0251 or www.SistersCountry.com.
DEAR DIEGO: Robin Martinez explores letters from Diego Rivera’s Russian mistress, Angelina Beloff; free; 2 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
BARBECUE FUNDRAISER: Hosted by the Central Oregon Nordic Club, featuring live music by the Prairie Rockets; proceeds help rebuild the Swampy Shelter; free admission; 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Pine Mountain Sports, 255 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-385-8080, conordicclub@gmail.com or www.saveourswampy.com.
“THE CLEAN BIN PROJECT, A COMPETITION WHERE LESS IS MORE": A screening of the documentary film, with a reception; free; 4:30 p.m.; Sunlight Solar, 50 S.E. Scott St., Building 13, Bend; 541-322-1910.
SWINGING WITH THE STARS: Local celebrities dance with professional dancers in a competition modeled on “Dancing with the Stars"; registration requested; proceeds benefit Central Oregon Sparrow Clubs; $15-$60; 6 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-647-4907 or www.swingingwiththestars.org.
THE HOPEFUL HEROINES: The Colorado Springs-based folk-classical band performs; free; 6 p.m.; The Workhouse at Old Ironworks, 50 S.E. Scott St., Bend; aworkhouse@yahoo.com.
“WRONG WINDOW": Cascades Theatrical Company presents the comedy about a couple who think they have witnessed a murder through a window; $24, $18 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
REEL ROCK FILM TOUR: A screening of climbing films to benefit Bend Endurance Academy, presented by Mountain Supply; $10 in advance, $15 at the door; 8 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-419-5071 or www.reelrocktour.com.
THE BEAUTIFUL TRAIN WRECKS: The Portland-based roots rock band performs, with the Jake Oken-berg Band and Brian Copeland; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation.com/venue/thehornedhand.
THE HOPEFUL HEROINES: The Colorado Springs-based folk-classical band performs; free; 8 p.m.; The Workhouse at Old Ironworks, 50 S.E. Scott St., Bend; aworkhouse@yahoo.com.
SUNDAY
MUSIC IN PUBLIC PLACES: Featuring a performance by symphony musicians performing with vocalists Katy Hays and Trish Sewell; free; 1 and 4 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-317-3941, info@cosymphony.com or www.cosymphony.com.
“WRONG WINDOW": Cascades Theatrical Company presents the comedy about a couple who think they have witnessed a murder through a window; $24, $18 seniors, $12 students; 2 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
INTRODUCING BELLUNO: Explore Belluno, Italy, Bend’s sister city; free; 2:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
